Hey all!
Let me introduce myself. I'm originally from Pacific NW Washington. I grew up at the end of a 8 mile dead end road, between a mountain and a lake. As there were no neighbor kids around, my best friend was the forest ;D (that's not to say that I am anti-social, otherwise why would I be on this forum?). I grew up backpacking and backcountry skiing (telemark). I have also worked in the outdoor industry if anyone has any technical questions about boots, backpacks, camping gear, etc.
Lots of outdoor experience, (almost) no hunting experience.
I moved to San Diego about 4 years ago and started spearfishing. I love to stalk fish and fill the freezer with dinner. My favorite fish is Halibut. Spearfishing stayed my hunger to hunt, but not for long. I miss the hills and forest.
I just bought my own first rifle from Fine Firearms (awesome place, if you haven't been there yet, go already!). I am a lefty, so I got a Tikka T3 Light SS .270 with a Leupold 3.5x10 Boone & Crockett. I haven't picked it up yet (some issues with my wife; I got it all sorted out, haha). I am sooooo excited to get it dialed in!
I'm looking to start hunting for deer. I'd like to go out somewhere where there are trees. I want to enjoy being in the outdoors more than only looking for deer. Scouting seems like it should be the best part (It's the sides that define the top, no?).
I can't wait to hear about advice and adventure! I can use all the info I can get about SoCal huntin!
Best,
Mitch
Let me introduce myself. I'm originally from Pacific NW Washington. I grew up at the end of a 8 mile dead end road, between a mountain and a lake. As there were no neighbor kids around, my best friend was the forest ;D (that's not to say that I am anti-social, otherwise why would I be on this forum?). I grew up backpacking and backcountry skiing (telemark). I have also worked in the outdoor industry if anyone has any technical questions about boots, backpacks, camping gear, etc.
Lots of outdoor experience, (almost) no hunting experience.
I moved to San Diego about 4 years ago and started spearfishing. I love to stalk fish and fill the freezer with dinner. My favorite fish is Halibut. Spearfishing stayed my hunger to hunt, but not for long. I miss the hills and forest.
I just bought my own first rifle from Fine Firearms (awesome place, if you haven't been there yet, go already!). I am a lefty, so I got a Tikka T3 Light SS .270 with a Leupold 3.5x10 Boone & Crockett. I haven't picked it up yet (some issues with my wife; I got it all sorted out, haha). I am sooooo excited to get it dialed in!
I'm looking to start hunting for deer. I'd like to go out somewhere where there are trees. I want to enjoy being in the outdoors more than only looking for deer. Scouting seems like it should be the best part (It's the sides that define the top, no?).
I can't wait to hear about advice and adventure! I can use all the info I can get about SoCal huntin!
Best,
Mitch
Welcome to the site.